Lincoln Electric IM635 RED-D-ARC GX 271Chopper LPG - Manual (Page 34)

ROUTINE AND PERIODIC ENGINE MAINTENANCE
1. At the end of each day’s use, make certain that
the valve on the LPG fuel supply cylinder is
closed. Check the crankcase oil level, add oil if
needed.
Make certain that the oil filler cap is securely tight-
ened after checking or adding oil. If the cap is not
tight, oil consumption can increase significantly
which may be evidenced by white smoke coming
from the exhaust.
2. OIL - Maintenance schedule for changing the oil
and oil filter after break-in:
GX 271 Chopper LPG
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have qualified personnel do the maintenance
work. Turn the engine off before working inside
the machine. In some cases, it may be
necessary to remove safety guards to perform
required maintenance. Remove guards only
when necessary and replace them when the
maintenance requiring their removal is
complete. Always use the greatest care when
working near moving parts.
Do not put your hands near any rotating parts. If
a problem cannot be corrected by following the
instructions, take the machine to the nearest
Lincoln Field Service Shop.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with enclosure or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information
throughout this operator ’ s manual and
the Engine manual as well.
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WARNING
The above schedule is for normal operating condi-
tions. More frequent oil changes are required with
dusty, high temperature and other severe operating
conditions. Refer to the maintenance section of the
Engine Owner's Manual for more information.
NOTE: Engine life will be reduced if the oil and oil
filter are not changed according to the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
3. Air Cleaner - With normal operating conditions,
the maintenance schedule for cleaning and re-oil-
ing the foam pre-filter is every 25 hours and
replacement of the air cleaner filter every 100
hours. More frequent servicing is required with
dusty operating conditions. Refer to the mainte-
nance section of the Engine Owner’s Manual for
more information.
4. Refer to the maintenance section of the Engine
Owner’s Manual for the maintenance schedule,
spark plug servicing and cooling system servic-
ing.
5. Blow out the machine with low pressure air
periodically. In particularly dirty locations, this
may be required once a week.
Engine Adjustments
OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS
The maximum allowable high idle speed for this
machine is 3750 RPM, no load. Do NOT tamper
with governor components or setting or make any
other adjustments to increase the maximum
speed. Severe personal injury and damage to the
machine can result if operated at speeds above
maximum.
Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a
Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service
Shop.
Oil
Oil Filter
Kohler
CH20S
100 hr
200 hr
WARNING
CAUTION